(12) Look Closer

After seeing Fruitvale station, I've been thinking about my own prejudices. The ones that are way down deep that I don't mean to have, but do. Here's the 12th..


I want to look closer at you
I want to look closer at you
If I look closer at you
maybe you will stop and look closer at me too

I confess I have only skimmed the surface
I haven't really seen what's underneath
I confess I was afraid that you would hurt us
that's why I have not dared to look beneath

I want to look closer at you
I want to look closer at you
If I look closer at you
Maybe you will stop and look closer at me too

I confess I feel some trepidation
Opening my wounds for you to see
I am sure we'll have nervous conversation
As our tender trust begins to breathe

I want to look closer at you
I want to look closer at you
If I look closer at you
Maybe you will stop and look closer at me too

I declare this your holy invitation
To reach around the bounds of hate and fear
I declare this your blessed inspiration
To open up your eyes and your ears

The divine in me wants to touch the divine in you